Energy Savings 101

EnWin partnered with AM800 CKLW to produce a radio campaign promoting Energy Conservation. This campaign of new, quick and easy energy savings tips concluded in December 2008.

A summary of the weekly energy conservation tips appears as follows:

Your Energy Conservation Tip!

Your Energy Conservation Tip!Week of
2008
Don't Refrigerate Your Home!Dec 29
Plan to Conserve in 2009Dec 22
Holiday Cooking!Dec 15
Trim that tree...and your bill!Dec 8
Holiday Lighting Alternative!Dec 1
Full refrigerators use less energy - keep the back dust freeNov 24
Keep radiators and heat vents clean and clear for efficiencyNov 17
Reverse and run your ceiling fan in winter for comfort and savingsNov 10
The Dishwasher's pot scrubber and heat dry cycles waste energyNov 3
Use Timers and Sensors to control the lights and saveOct 27
Program Your Home for Energy Savings - programmable thermostatOct 20
Get Rid of that Energy Guzzling 2nd Fridge - for freeOct 13
Program Your Home for Energy Savings - programmable thermostatOct 6
Flick a SwitchSep 29
Weatherize your homeSep 22
Remove Window Air Conditioners or seal them tightlySep 15
Don't crank the heatSep 8
Hot Water temperature - tank blanketsSep 1
Nature's Way - when it's cool, use nature not A/C- close drapes daytime Aug 24
Ghosts in the Machinery - power can bars end stand-by energy useAug 18
Portable and ceiling fans help your A/C - buy Energy StarAug 11
A/C Checkup - clean air filters, shut off for vacationsAug 5
Launder with cold water-line dry, Avoid peak hours noon-8pmJuly 28
Use Microwave, dishwashers-air dry, and keep fridge full to saveJuly 21
Pool covers and solar pool covers maintain heat in your poolJuly 14
Patio Covers, awnings & solar screens & film save energyJuly 7
Eco-Action RebatesJune 30
Summer SweepstakesJune 16-29
Eco-Action RebatesJune 9
Always look for Energy Star productsJune 2
Install a Whole House Fan - exhaust hot air from your atticMay 26
Replace filters on A/CMay 19
Clean A/C Unit - make sure of good air circulationMay 12
Shut Off Your Furnace - and Don't use the A/CMay 5
How are Your Blades Spinning?Apr 28
Shopping for a new air-conditioner? Look for the ENERGY STAR labelApr 21
This Spring - turn your water heater downApr 14
Cooking outdoors makes a HUGE impact on your energy bill Apr 7
April Showers - shorter showers and a shower smart faucet Mar 31
Unplug - home electronics can use energy even when off Mar 24
Spring Clean & Save? Mar 17
Out the front door - is it time for a better insulated door? Mar 10
Fireplace Tips Mar 03
Energy Efficient Makeover - renovations can save $ for years Feb 25
Cover the Windows - if you can't replace use plastic filmFeb 18
Check that Furnace Filter every one to two monthsFeb 11
Don't Crank up the Heat - it doesn't heat your home fasterFeb 4
Keep warm with Winter LayersJan 28
Block Heaters don't need to run all nightJan 21
Insulate & Seal your DuctsJan 14
Light Up 2008 & Save with CFLJan 7
2007
Don't Refrigerate your HomeDec 31
Plan to Conserve in 2008Dec 24
Holiday CookingDec 17
Trim that Tree - and your billDec 10
Holiday Lighting AlternativesDec 3
Mini TimerNov 26
Conserve At Work!Nov 19
Draught ExcludersNov 12
Timers and SensorsNov 5
Insulating gaskets and foams keep heat from leaking out Oct 29
Winter ceiling fan use - reverse direction - low speedOct 22
Use Energy Star light bulbs and save up to $60 a yearOct 15
Don't block heating vents - reflective tinfoil behind registersOct 8
Screen Savers use energy - turn the screen off Oct 1
Window air conditioners - remove or seal them properly.Sep 24
Seal cracks around windows, doors, pipes, wires and attic doors.Sep 17
Install an automatic thermostat and save.Sep 10
It's time for a furnace check-up.Sep 3
Nature's Way - open windows, use ceiling fans - air dry dish/clothesAug 27
Lighten Your Energy Costs - lights add heat-dimmers - CFL BulbsAug 20
Out the Windows - spectral selective coatingAug 13
The Power of LandscapingAug 6
Clean A/C filters-good air circulationJul 30
Clean dryer vents - bbq/micro/crock potJul 23
Even 'standby mode' leaks energy.Jul 16
Eliminate your 'spare fridge'Jul 9
Efficient PoolsJul 2
Use the sun to warm your pool and solar blanket to keep the heatJun 25
Set thermostat at 23-24 and run ceiling fan - turn off when awayJun 18
Solar powered patio lights and LED bulbs for long lifeJun 11
Keep thermostat clean - microwave, bbq or crock potJun 4
Rules for air conditioning savingsMay 28
Cool Alternatives to air conditioningMay 21
Spring Cleaning - your filters and fans - change fan rotationMay 14
Check Window seals after dark using lightingMay 7
Let Mother Nature do it for freeApr 30
Air conditioners on North walls are more efficientApr 23
Air conditioning maintenance/buy Energy StarApr 16
Water Heater MaintenanceApr 9
Headstart on BBQ SeasonApr 2
Ceiling Fans can save on heating and cooling billsMar 26
Dishwashers - clean fliter, dry on no-heat setting, run full loadsMar 19
Service furnace, change filters for more efficient runningMar 12
Change to CF Bulbs and saveMar 5
Dark Winter Nights-timers and motion detectors save you moneyFeb 26
Old beer fridges are inefficientFeb 19
Rooftop Inspection-examine flashings around chimney, vents etc.Feb 12
Gov't of Canada eco-ENERGY Retrofit incentive programFeb 5
Get an annual Professional Tune up on furnace or heat pumpJan 29
Look for Energy Star Label-heating, cooling, windows, appliancesJan 22
Front load washing machines and cold water wash savesJan 15
Caulk Windows, weatherstrip doors, shut heat in unused roomsJan 8
Don't Refrigerate Your Home!Jan 1
2006
New Year ResolutionDec 25
Holiday Cooking!Dec 18
Fireplace Heat Radiator!Dec 11
Holiday Lighting Alternative!Dec 4
Look for Spiderwebs!Nov 27
Single Pane Cover-Up!Nov 13
Humidity Works Too!Nov 6
Attic insulation, remove window A/C, furnace filterOct 30
Use Extra blankets and body heatOct 23
Close closet doors and fireplace dampers and saveOct 16
Buying a new Furnace, programmable thermostatOct 9
Compact Fluorescents/caulk sill platesOct 2
Remove window A/C units. Open drapes in daytime-close at nightSep 25
Turn heat down if leaving home for 2 hours+ and overnightSep 18
Turn off the A/C and let autumn weather cool your homeSep 11
Have your heating system services and filters changed/cleanedSep 4
Insulation and Caulking saves on A/C use as well as heating costsAug 28
Compact Fluorescent Lamps generate less heat for double savingsAug 21
Cross ventilation plus ceiling fans for comfortAug 14
Solar Screens reflect sunlightAug 7
Reflective Window Coatings-reflect sunlightJul 31
Outdoor Lighting-timers, solar power, CF bulbsJul 24
Water heaters/vacation setting-blankets-low flowJul 17
Don't over-dry clothes in dryer - use a clothes lineJul 10
Pools-solar blankets-when to run filter-hand skimJul 3
Use ceiling fans to supplement or replace ACJun 26
Use the BBQ, micro or crock vs the oven to keep house coolJun 19
Clear obstructions from registers-close vents in unused roomsJun 12
Remove humidity by running AC in the morningJun 5
Cool air leaks out in winter - insulate, seal leaksMay 29
Upgrading Computers? Look for EnergyStar & LCD flat screenMay 22
Window AC - use a fan for circulation - set temperature highMay 15
AC-thermostat away from heat generating units - clean filtersMay 8
Energy Bill Breakdown - where your energy dollars goMay 1

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